Bay's Best Movie

Rating: 8/10 (5 August 2014)

I've come to the conclusion that the reason Michael Bay's movies are so brainless today - see the Transformers series and the new TMNT - is because of this film. It's actually thoughtful and coherent, not nearly AS MANY plot holes as we're used to out of him.
And it wasn't very successful. What's a poor director to do when he's expected to make films which cost over $100 million? You know the answer: dumb it down, kimosabe.
It's not a masterpiece. The concept is about 60% developed and the script is occasionally wonky. But it's not BAD in those areas, maybe a touch better than average for high concept in Hollywood. I'd say this is actually slightly more intelligent and involved than Arnie's 6th Day, which in itself wasn't a bad flick. Plus, since you're talking Michael Bay, he has some really good camera work sprinkled in there and a great highway chase scene. Djimon Hounsou is excellent as usual, the standout of the cast.
I don't know Bay's entire catalog, so I can't be absolutely sure. But this is his best film I'm aware of. If you like action with a science-fictiony feel, give it a shot.